Atmis Deputy Police Commander Moses Amoru addressing journalists at the Atmis force headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia on April 15, 2024. PHOTO | NMG
By Steve Otieno
The muezzin's call echoed through the balmy Mogadishu air on August 11, 2023 summoning all, including Isak Aden Ali Garoow, for the Friday prayers.
A successful businessman, Isak had just secured a lucrative contract with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis).
He was providing jobs for hundreds, a testament to his own determination and a symbol of a slowly rebuilding Somalia.
Suddenly, a boy, not older than nine, emerged from the throng, toting a gun. Before Isak could react, a shot rang out, and he was no more.
Investigations revealed a sinister truth – Isak's refusal to bow to Al Shabaab's extortion had sealed his fate.
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